Comment ZDNET conspiracy? Probably not... (Score 1) 96
Usually, companies like Microsoft give out transcriptions of the keynotes. The whole thing's written ahead of time anyway (Bill just reads it off the teleprompter), so this is quite easily done. Plus, it helps MS get press coverage even from reporters who didn't attend.
So, my guess is that ZD just copied the transcription provided by MS and didn't have a similar document from Linus.
I wasn't at the speech, but i agree that the press quotes of Linus seem exaggerated and out of context. I think a lot of reporters don't get his sense of humor; they're also anxious to include the anti-Microsoft angle for added tension.
So, my guess is that ZD just copied the transcription provided by MS and didn't have a similar document from Linus.
I wasn't at the speech, but i agree that the press quotes of Linus seem exaggerated and out of context. I think a lot of reporters don't get his sense of humor; they're also anxious to include the anti-Microsoft angle for added tension.
